The Ethiopian Satellite Television and Radio (ESAT) Washington DC studio is looking for talented video editors and camera operators to join its growing production team.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in both camera operation and video editing software packages such as Adobe Premier, Adobe Audition, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Pro.

The candidate should have good working knowledge of camera systems, lenses, support equipment and accessories.

He/she should combine creativity with technical skills and pay precise attention to detail.The camera operator/video editor will be responsible for both in studio and on location recordings of news, interviews, documentaries and other events. He/she will also be responsible for editing the daily news and ESAT’s weekly programs.

The Ethiopian Satellite Television & Radio (ESAT) is a nonprofit and independent media outlet established primarily to promote free press, democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law. It mainly serves Ethiopians back home and in the Diaspora. Commitment to the core missions of ESAT is essential.

]]>65057Ethiopian wins Right Livelihood Awardhttps://ethsat.com/2017/09/ethiopian-wins-right-livelihood-award/
Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:00:27 +0000https://ethsat.com/?p=65054ESAT News (September 26, 2017) An Ethiopian, Yetnebersh Nigussie, has become one of the laureates of this year’s Right Livelihood Award, widely known as the ‘Alternative Nobel Prize.’ Yetnebersh Nigussie is recognised by the Jury “for her inspiring work promoting the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities, allowing them to realise their full potential ...

An Ethiopian, Yetnebersh Nigussie, has become one of the laureates of this year’s Right Livelihood Award, widely known as the ‘Alternative Nobel Prize.’

Yetnebersh Nigussie is recognised by the Jury “for her inspiring work promoting the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities, allowing them to realise their full potential and changing mindsets in our societies,” according to a press release by the Right Livelihood Award.

The jury for the Right Livelihood Award made the announcement today in Stockholm, Sweden.

Born on January 24, 1982 in northern Ethiopia, Yetnebersh Nigussie lost her eyesight at the age of 5. She however believes the loss of her sight helped her escape from the early marriage widely practiced during her tender ages in rural Ethiopia.

“It is an absolute honour to receive the prestigious Right Livelihood Award. The recognition provides welcome fuel to the disability and development community’s ongoing call for inclusion and full participation of people with disabilities in all spheres of life,” she was quoted as saying following the announcement.

Yetnebersh receives about 123,000 dollars in prizes.

Yetnebersh is active in the anti-AIDS movement and works tirelessly for the rights of people with disabilities in Ethiopia.

Established in 1980, the Right Livelihood Award honours and supports courageous people and organisations offering visionary and exemplary solutions to the root causes of global problems. Today, there are 170 Laureates from 69 countries.

]]>65054Ethiopia: Corruption suspects left countryhttps://ethsat.com/2017/09/ethiopia-corruption-suspects-left-country/
Tue, 26 Sep 2017 18:46:27 +0000https://ethsat.com/?p=65049ESAT News (September 26, 2017) Four suspects of corruption who own construction business and allegedly stole millions of dollars have left the country. ESAT learnt that the four suspects, who have allegedly stole 86 million dollars, were charged in Addis Ababa last week. The four suspects are Samuel Teklay, owner of Satcon Construction Plc., Gemshu ...

Four suspects of corruption who own construction business and allegedly stole millions of dollars have left the country.

ESAT learnt that the four suspects, who have allegedly stole 86 million dollars, were charged in Addis Ababa last week.

The four suspects are Samuel Teklay, owner of Satcon Construction Plc., Gemshu Beyene, owner of Gemshu Construction, Daniel Mamo, owner of DMC Construction as well as Zakir Ahmed, owner of Hazi II General Construction and Trading.

The four suspects in collusion with the director of the Ethiopian Roads Authority, Zaid Woldegabriel, have allegedly embezzled over 86 million dollars. Woldegabriel is in jail awaiting trial.

The suspects are said to have close business ties with high ranking regime officials including the Prime Minister and they might have been tipped off to leave the country before the charges were brought to court, according to a source close to authorities in Addis Ababa. While other sources say the suspects were deliberately let go to cover up the crimes of regime officials who were partners in theft of millions of dollars.

]]>65048Ethiopia to devalue currencyhttps://ethsat.com/2017/09/ethiopia-devalue-currency/
Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:01:27 +0000https://ethsat.com/?p=65045ESAT News (September 26, 2017) Ethiopia is to devalue its currency in a bid to cope with the serious foreign currency crunch it has faced and in attempt to cover a billion dollar loan payment due this years, according to information obtained by ESAT. There is also talk of selling the government owned Hilton Hotel ...

Ethiopia is to devalue its currency in a bid to cope with the serious foreign currency crunch it has faced and in attempt to cover a billion dollar loan payment due this years, according to information obtained by ESAT.

There is also talk of selling the government owned Hilton Hotel and 50 per cent shares of the Ethio-Telecom to help pay the loans due this year, according to the source.

The source said the decision has been reached following a study document presented by the governor of the National Bank, Teklewold Atnafu and his deputy Yohannes Ayalew. The duo recommended that devaluing the birr would help increase foreign trade and increase the flow of hard currency, it was learnt. It has been recommended that there will be 10 to 15 per cent devaluation of the birr in January when one dollar will be exchanged for 26-30 birr, according to the source.

Critics say further devaluing the country’s currency would shoot the price of food even higher, increase transportation fares and rent, affecting those in retirement and those who live paycheck to paycheck.

Authorities have also reached at a consensus that devaluing only can not resolve the financial crises and hence the sale or partial sale of government owned enterprises like the Hilton Hotel in Addis Ababa and Ethio-Telecom, according to the source.

The Hilton Hotel would be sold to Sheikh Mohamnmed Hussien Alamoudi, Ethiopian born Saudi tycoon, ranked 159th in 2017 Forbes billionaires list. Ethiopian officials are also in negotiation with Kenya’s Safaricom for the sale of 50% shares of Ethio-Telecom.